Happy Birthday to Will Geer (1902–1978).
Actor, activist, and queer icon best known as Grandpa Walton. Blacklisted in the McCarthy era, he co-founded the Theatricum Botanicum.
#WillGeer #QueerHistory #GrandpaWalton #TheWaltons
Actor, activist, and queer icon best known as Grandpa Walton. Blacklisted in the McCarthy era, he co-founded the Theatricum Botanicum.
#WillGeer #QueerHistory #GrandpaWalton #TheWaltons
October 9, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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When I lived in LA, I spent a year working with the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. I've been thinking about that place and the Geer family a lot lately... Will Geer being blacklisted by Hollywood as a result of the McCarthy hearings had a huge impact on them!
October 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I went with Sophie and Shirley to see a production at Theatricum Botanicum one summer and oh my, the delight when the actors realized that Shirley was there. Especially the young woman playing the lead, who had just acted in a production of Dutchman. ❤️❤️❤️
August 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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A quiet evening reflecting with old books. Here is John Parkinson’s The Theater of Plantes, Theatricum Botanicum from 1640. It smells fabulous.
July 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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I do a monthly donation, have for a while now, & will continue to for as long as I am able. I also do this for two indie Shakespeare companies - Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum in LA, & The Bard Theatre in SF - & an indie classical radio station - KUSC - because art MATTERS, now more than ever.
July 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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#theatricum-botanicum #topanga-paradise #anton-chekhov #john-galsworthy #seagull-marin #strife-play #outdoor-theatre #mailbu #theatricum-botanicum-2025-season #big-cast-production #drama #adaptation #theatre-festival #classical-play #comedy-drama #literary-adaptation
July 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Ambition in Topanga paradise: Anton Chekhov and John Galsworthy at Theatricum Botanicum
Review: Ambition in Topanga paradise: Anton Chekhov and John Galsworthy at Theatricum Botanicum
'The Seagull: Mailbu,' adapted from Anton Chekhov, and 'Strife' by John Galsworthy, big cast plays of weighty substance, lend heft to Theatricum Botanicum's outdoor season.
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July 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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@latimes: Ambition in Topanga paradise: Anton Chekhov and John Galsworthy at Theatricum Botanicum
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https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-07-16/theatricum-botanicum-anton-chekhov-seagull-malibu-john-galsworthy-strife
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July 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Check out my review of the current production of "Much Ado About Nothing" at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum: michaeldohertyspersonallibrary.blogspot.com/2025/06/much... #theatre #theater #review #Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing (Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 2025 Production) Theatre Review
The new season at the wonderful Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has begun, kicking off with William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing . In...
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June 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Hi BlueSky! 👋
Join us this summer for A Season of Resilience at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Visit www.theatricum.com for tickets and more information.
Join us this summer for A Season of Resilience at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Visit www.theatricum.com for tickets and more information.
April 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Will Geer and his family at the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon, California: Herta Ware, Peter Alsop, Melora Marshall, Will Geer, Ellen Geer
March 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Central Coast Snake Services is running a free, family-friendly information session on snakes on Sun, 3/9/25 at noon at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, Los Angeles to help residents near the wildfire area prepare for snakes in their yards this spring. #snakeweek #snakeweek2025 2/2
February 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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does anyone know if the theatricum botanicum in topanga survived, looking at the map I think it's just in an evac zone but I'm a little fuzzy on where the fire has been put out
January 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Anyone have an update on Theatricum Botanicum?
Several architectural landmarks and cultural destinations — including the Eames House, the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, and the Norton Simon Museum — face threats from the Palisades and Eaton fires. @jessicagelt.bsky.social gives an update on their status.
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Eames House and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates
The Getty Villa, Gamble House, Norton Simon Museum, Descanso Gardens and Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens are among the cultural destinations threatened by fires in the L.A. area.
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January 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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One of the greatest summers of my life was just after I had become a full time author. I treated myself to a summer learning Shakespeare under the oaks in Topanga Canyon. I saw some of the greatest Shakespeare I've seen anywhere on their stage. May the Palisade fire spare the Theatricum Botanicum.
January 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Several architectural landmarks and cultural destinations — including the Eames House, the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, and the Norton Simon Museum — face threats from the Palisades and Eaton fires. @jessicagelt.bsky.social gives an update on their status.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Eames House and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates
The Getty Villa, Gamble House, Norton Simon Museum, Descanso Gardens and Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens are among the cultural destinations threatened by fires in the L.A. area.
www.latimes.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Was just reminded of the existence of the Theatricum Botanicum and kinda feeling like maybe I should just go home and lie down. I can't do this today
January 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Probably 2.5 miles? Circled area at bottom of map is the lumber store in that last video
January 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Any idea how close it is to the Theatricum Botanicum?
January 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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if you see this, post a concert photo you took
November 11, 2024 at 12:25 AM
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If you're ever in southern CA, go see a show at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. It's the best place. (Yes, the Will Geer who played Grandpa Walton.)
November 20, 2023 at 2:59 AM
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon near the Getty in LA
September 15, 2023 at 7:23 PM
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When you get settled in CA, I highly recommend catching some theatre at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon - a place where Woody Guthrie also lived for a while.
August 27, 2023 at 9:18 PM
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#GeekOutLosAngeles Event of the Day:
Summer season includes "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
July 10 - Nov 7
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum
$26 - $60.
Summer season includes "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
July 10 - Nov 7
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum
$26 - $60.
November 11, 2024 at 11:31 PM
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